Allentown, PA (October 4, 2004) - The Rodale Aquatic Center
for Civic Health announces a new program aimed at businesses
whose employees require certification in CPR techniques. The
American Red Cross Outreach Program will come to a business's
location to train employees as Professional Rescuers, eliminating
the need for employees to travel off-site for classes.

"Businesses can and often require their employees to
be trained and/or certified in CPR," says Scott Rowlands,
director of the Rodale Aquatic Center. "The American Red
Cross Outreach program will allow for a more flexible schedule
where a business can choose a date that works best for their
employees and eliminates extra travel time for them."

Classes are available for both infant and adult CPR, making
the program ideal for occupations that may require training
such as security personnel, day care employees, baby sitters
and school teachers. This training enables Professional Rescuers
to promote safety and respond appropriately in breathing and
cardiac emergencies.

For more information about the American Red Cross Outreach
Program, please contact the Rodale Aquatic Center at 610-606-4670
or e-mail aquatics@cedarcrest.edu.

About the Rodale Aquatic Center for Civic Health

The Rodale Aquatic Center is dedicated to fostering
civic health and wellness by providing educational opportunities
to the larger community, both alone and in cooperation with
other organizations, that enhance the development of mind,
body and spirit through a comprehensive array of aquatic classes,
integrated with academic topics focused on healthy lifestyles.
In addition to traditional swimming lessons for adults and
children, the Aquatic Center strives to serve the diverse needs
of the community with programs like Aqua Pilates/Ai Chi, Multiple
Sclerosis Shallow Water, "Moms in Motion," Red Cross
Certification, Health and Wellness lectures and many others.
For a complete list of offerings, contact the Aquatic Center
at 610-606-4670 or visit www.rodaleaquaticcenter.org.